ProcessStep 1: Assign roles to each group member. You need a reporter, detective, and party planner. If you have more than three people in your group decide which role will be split between two people.
Step 2: Read over each of the tasks below and assign responsibilities based on the skills and comfort level. For example, if you have group member that is terrified of public speaking, don't put that person in charge of the persuasive speech.
Newspaper:Responsible Team Member: ReporterGoal: Create a newspaper which explores the plot and themes of The Great Gatsby using Microsoft Publisher. If you want to use a different program you need to check with the teacher first!
Requirements: 1. Make sure you include all of the embellishments that every newspaper contains including: Title, date, page numbers, headlines, and by lines. There will be points awarded for layout so you might want to use a pre-made template. 2. News Section: Write two fictionalized news stories based on details from The Great Gatsby. What events in the story could be considered “newsworthy”? Use images you find from the Internet to compliment your stories and make sure you caption the images. Each story should be at least three paragraphs.
3. Editorial: Write an editorial based on details from The Great Gatsby. This can be in the form of a “letter to the editor” or simply an opinion piece. You can write it from your own perspective or from a character in the story’s perspective. This should be at least three paragraphs.4. Advertising: Write at least two articles endorsing products that are important in the novel. Make sure they were used in the 1920’s and you have photos that accompany the paragraphs. Each should have at least one paragraph.5. Entertainment: Write a review of The Great Gatsby. Did you like it or dislike it? Why or why not? Be specific! This should be at least three paragraphs.6. Obituaries: Write at least two fictionalized obituaries based on details from The Great Gatsby. Include all the parts found on the obituary page of a newspaper. Study the modern newspaper for examples. Make sure you include a photo of each “deceased” person to go with the obituary.7. Keep track of the sources you used as you work. You will create a works cited page which will include the novel and any other sites you used in your paper. Resources: This is a great site to find photos and images to go with your stories. __**http://memory.loc.gov/ammem/index.html**__ This is the obituary section of The Wichita Eagle to help you with your obituary section. __**http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/kansas/%20**__ This is The New York Times website to help you get ideas for newspaper style writing and how newspapers are formatted. __**http://www.nytimes.com/**__ This site can help you if you had difficulty understanding the novel. __**http://www.sparknotes.com/lit/gatsby/**__ Works Cited __**http://easybib.com**__ Persuasive Speech Responsible Team Member: Detective
Goal: Write and present a persuasive speech where you convince your audience which character is the guiltiest in the death of Jay Gatsby.
Requirements:
1. You will turn in a typed copy of your speech as well as present it.
2. As a detective, it is important to be organized. Here is an outline to help you.
a. Introduction
i. Catch the listener’s attention
ii. Have a clear thesis statement or purpose
b. Set the Scene
i. Scene of the murder
ii. Incidents leading up to the crime scene
c. Character Portraits
i. What are the alibis or motives for each major character? (Tom, Daisy, Wilson, Gatsby, Nick, etc.)
ii. Who is most responsible? Why?
d. Support your argument
i. Give evidence to support your claim
ii. Use themes, book quotes, logical reasoning, etc.
e. Conclusion
i. Make sure you have communicated everything you wanted to say
ii. Leave the audience with an interesting thought
3. Keep these questions in mind as you formulate your arguments and structure your speech.
Where, specifically, was Gatsby murdered? In what state? What were the two different locations? Who live in each area? What did these different locations suggest about the people who live there?
What incidents lead up to Gatsby’s murder?
Who murdered Gatsby?
Why was Gatsby murdered?
How did the murderer know how to find him?
Who was driving the car that struck Myrtle? Who took the blame for driving the car?
Why did Myrtle run into the street?
Where were the characters driving home from? Why were they there in the first place?
What happened after Gatsby’s murder?
How did the characters react to Gatsby’s death?
Did anyone show up at his funeral?
Who are Gatsby’s real friends?
Were there any confessions made?
What are the characters’ traits (physical, emotional, values, faults, strengths)?
Goal: Create a power point presentation in order to convince your audience to come to a party in East Egg in the 1920’s.
Requirements: In order for you to plan your party, you will have to complete some research about the 1920’s. Make sure you keep track of where you find your information.
1. You want to invite famous historical figures to your party to get more people to show up. Pick at least four famous people to have at the party. In your power point explain who each person is, why they are famous, and why they would be interesting to have at a party. Make sure you also include a photo of each person.
2. Great music is essential to any successful party. Research popular bands from the 1920’s. Listen to some music selections and pick your two favorite bands. In your power point describe the two bands and put some sound clips in of their popular songs.
3. Now that you have chosen the music, what kind of dancing are the guests going to do? Research dance in the 1920’s. Explain the names of at least two dances, the type of music played during the dance, reactions to the dances, and anything else you find interesting. You could also include videos or photos.
4. What should your guests wear to the party? Research the fashion of the 1920’s. Explain and show some looks that were popular in this era. Remember different groups of people wore different fashion, so don’t just stick to one group. Make sure you have photos and well as descriptions of the types of people that would wear the fashions you pick.
5. Turn in a works cited page that includes the novel and any other sources you used in the power point.
Step 2: Read over each of the tasks below and assign responsibilities based on the skills and comfort level. For example, if you have group member that is terrified of public speaking, don't put that person in charge of the persuasive speech.
Newspaper:Responsible Team Member: ReporterGoal: Create a newspaper which explores the plot and themes of The Great Gatsby using Microsoft Publisher. If you want to use a different program you need to check with the teacher first!Requirements: 1. Make sure you include all of the embellishments that every newspaper contains including: Title, date, page numbers, headlines, and by lines. There will be points awarded for layout so you might want to use a pre-made template. 2. News Section: Write two fictionalized news stories based on details from The Great Gatsby. What events in the story could be considered “newsworthy”? Use images you find from the Internet to compliment your stories and make sure you caption the images. Each story should be at least three paragraphs.
3. Editorial: Write an editorial based on details from The Great Gatsby. This can be in the form of a “letter to the editor” or simply an opinion piece. You can write it from your own perspective or from a character in the story’s perspective. This should be at least three paragraphs.4. Advertising: Write at least two articles endorsing products that are important in the novel. Make sure they were used in the 1920’s and you have photos that accompany the paragraphs. Each should have at least one paragraph.5. Entertainment: Write a review of The Great Gatsby. Did you like it or dislike it? Why or why not? Be specific! This should be at least three paragraphs.6. Obituaries: Write at least two fictionalized obituaries based on details from The Great Gatsby. Include all the parts found on the obituary page of a newspaper. Study the modern newspaper for examples. Make sure you include a photo of each “deceased” person to go with the obituary.7. Keep track of the sources you used as you work. You will create a works cited page which will include the novel and any other sites you used in your paper.Resources:
This is a great site to find photos and images to go with your stories. __**http://memory.loc.gov/ammem/index.html**__
This is the obituary section of The Wichita Eagle to help you with your obituary section.
__**http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/kansas/%20**__
This is The New York Times website to help you get ideas for newspaper style writing and how newspapers are formatted. __**http://www.nytimes.com/**__
This site can help you if you had difficulty understanding the novel. __**http://www.sparknotes.com/lit/gatsby/**__
Works Cited __**http://easybib.com**__
Persuasive Speech
Responsible Team Member: Detective
Goal: Write and present a persuasive speech where you convince your audience which character is the guiltiest in the death of Jay Gatsby.
Requirements:
1. You will turn in a typed copy of your speech as well as present it.
2. As a detective, it is important to be organized. Here is an outline to help you.
a. Introduction
i. Catch the listener’s attention
ii. Have a clear thesis statement or purpose
b. Set the Scene
i. Scene of the murder
ii. Incidents leading up to the crime scene
c. Character Portraits
i. What are the alibis or motives for each major character? (Tom, Daisy, Wilson, Gatsby, Nick, etc.)
ii. Who is most responsible? Why?
d. Support your argument
i. Give evidence to support your claim
ii. Use themes, book quotes, logical reasoning, etc.
e. Conclusion
i. Make sure you have communicated everything you wanted to say
ii. Leave the audience with an interesting thought
3. Keep these questions in mind as you formulate your arguments and structure your speech.
4. Include a works cited page that has the novel and any other sources you used. Resources: Use these links to help you as you plan your speech.
Character Profiles
Themes
Symbols / Metaphors
Background Information
Works Cited
Easy Bib __**http://easybib.com/**__
Power Point Presentation
Responsible Team Member: Party Planner
Goal: Create a power point presentation in order to convince your audience to come to a party in East Egg in the 1920’s.
Requirements: In order for you to plan your party, you will have to complete some research about the 1920’s. Make sure you keep track of where you find your information.
1. You want to invite famous historical figures to your party to get more people to show up. Pick at least four famous people to have at the party. In your power point explain who each person is, why they are famous, and why they would be interesting to have at a party. Make sure you also include a photo of each person.
2. Great music is essential to any successful party. Research popular bands from the 1920’s. Listen to some music selections and pick your two favorite bands. In your power point describe the two bands and put some sound clips in of their popular songs.
3. Now that you have chosen the music, what kind of dancing are the guests going to do? Research dance in the 1920’s. Explain the names of at least two dances, the type of music played during the dance, reactions to the dances, and anything else you find interesting. You could also include videos or photos.
4. What should your guests wear to the party? Research the fashion of the 1920’s. Explain and show some looks that were popular in this era. Remember different groups of people wore different fashion, so don’t just stick to one group. Make sure you have photos and well as descriptions of the types of people that would wear the fashions you pick.
5. Turn in a works cited page that includes the novel and any other sources you used in the power point.
Resources: Use these sites to help you as you research.
People Roaring Twenties: **__http://www.u-s-history.com/pages/h1564.html__**
American Cultural History: **__http://kclibrary.lonestar.edu/decade20.html__** J
azz Age Stars: **__http://www.1920s-fashion-and-music.com/famous-people-in-the-1920s.html__**
Music Jazz Bands of the 1920’s: [[@http://vintage-recordings.com/jazz3.html |http://vintage-recordings.com/jazz3.html**__ ]]
Folded Space: **__http://www.foldedspace.org/weblog/2006/06/in_the_good_old_summertime.html__**
Dance Charleston Dance: **__http://www.1920-30.com/dance/charleston-dance.html__**
1920’s Dance Music: **__http://www.besmark.com/danc3c.html__**
Fashion Flapper Fashion: **__http://www.fashion-era.com/flapper_fashion_1920s.htm__**
1920’s Fashion and Music: **__http://www.1920s-fashion-and-music.com/__**
Works Cited Easy Bib __**http://easybib.com/**__
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